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Product information "Brass anvil"

The brass anvil is the counterpart to your hole punch tube and is used as a support in a press. It is inserted at the bottom into the 12 mm mount and provides controlled resistance for clean hole punchings. Brass protects the cutting edge of the hole tool better than hard steel supports.

The brass anvil is designed for hole tools up to 17 mm diameter and covers several tool sizes via different upper diameters. It is suitable for typical punching work in leather and textile and can also be used with other non-metallic materials. This brass anvil is not suitable for circle cutters.

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What is the brass anvil used for?
The brass anvil is used as the counterpart to the hole punch tube in a press.
Which materials can I punch with it?
The brass anvil is suitable for punching work in leather and textile. It can also be used with paper, cardboard and thin non-metallic plastics.
Is the brass anvil suitable for metal?
The brass anvil is not designed for punching metals.
Why does the brass anvil develop signs of wear?
The brass anvil is a wear part and absorbs pressure and cutting contact with every punch. Visible pressure marks and cut marks are normal.
How do I choose the right upper diameter?
For hole tools up to 10 mm, the upper diameter is 14 mm. For 12 mm hole tools, the upper diameter is 18 mm. For 17 mm hole tools, the upper diameter is 22 mm.
Does the brass anvil fit every 12 mm mount?
The brass anvil is designed for a 12 mm mount and has 11.8 mm diameter at the bottom. The mount must be at least 12 mm deep because the lower part is 12 mm high.
Can I use the brass anvil as a backing plate for a circle cutter?
The brass anvil is not suitable as a backing plate for circle cutters. A plastic backing plate is required for circle cutters.

The three anvil sizes

The item is offered in three variants. The number indicates the anvil diameter and relates directly to your hole tool:

  • 14 mm: Choose this version for hole tools up to and including 10 mm diameter.
  • 18 mm: This version fits hole tools with 12 mm diameter.
  • 22 mm: This version is for hole tools with 17 mm diameter.

Selection guide

  • Order the variant according to the diameter of your hole tool or hole punch tube.
  • The anvil does not replace the backing plate for the circle cutter.

Use in the press

  • The brass anvil is inserted at the bottom into the 12 mm mount of a press.
  • It serves as the counterpart to the hole punch tube and absorbs the punching pressure.
  • The lower part is 12 mm high and requires a mount with at least 12 mm depth.

Suitable materials

  • The brass anvil is suitable for punching work in leather.
  • The brass anvil is suitable for punching work in textiles and webbing.
  • The brass anvil can be used for punching work in paper, cardboard and similar fibre materials.
  • The brass anvil can be used for punching work in thin non-metallic plastics.

Not suitable applications

  • The brass anvil is not designed for punching metals.
  • The brass anvil is not suitable as a backing plate for circle cutters.
  • A plastic backing plate is required for circle cutters.

Wear and care

  • The brass anvil is a wear part.
  • The support surface can develop pressure marks and cut marks through repeated punching.
  • Signs of wear are normal and do not affect function as long as the support surface lies flat.
  • With deep notches, cut quality on the workpiece may decrease.

With Getmore Crafts products

  • Compatible with presses with 12 mm mount.
  • Suitable as support for hole punch tubes and hole tools up to 17 mm diameter.
  • The brass anvil is the counterpart to your hole punch tube in press operation.

With products from other manufacturers

  • Compatible with presses from other manufacturers with 12 mm bore.
  • Requires a mount that can hold a lower part with 11.8 mm diameter.
  • Requires a mount depth of at least 12 mm.

Your package contains:

  • 1x brass anvil

Technical details

Product nameBrass anvil
Product ID1036391494
Product classAccessory
MaterialBrass
Mount12 mm
Suitable for hole toolsup to 17 mm diameter
Upper diameter for hole tools up to 10 mm14 mm
Upper diameter for hole tools with 12 mm18 mm
Upper diameter for hole tools with 17 mm22 mm
Upper height7 mm
Lower diameter11.8 mm
Lower height12 mm
NoteNot suitable as backing plate for circle cutters